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1983–2026
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June 8, 1995 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler ELECTRICAL
Sycamore Fuels Inc · Contact with electrical current

HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKE HIGHLINE OUT OF A SPLICE BOX WHEN HE RECEIVED AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

October 14, 1994 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator ELECTRICAL
Sycamore Fuels Inc · Contact with electrical current

EE WAS PREPARING TO SECURE A CABLE ANCHOR FOR THE TRAILING CABLE OF THE SHUTTLE CAR. THE EE REPORTED THAT HE EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK WHEN HE PICKED UP THE CABLE ANCHOR TO SECURE IT TO THE ROOF. THIS EVEN DID NOT BECOME REPORTABLE UNTIL 10-20-94 WHEN THE EE BEGAN TO MISS WORK AS A RESULT OF HIS INJURY.

October 3, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator ELECTRICAL
Sycamore Fuels Inc · Contact with electrical current

I CAME INTO CONT ACT WITH BASE WIRE ON CUTTER CABLE & RECEIVED AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK

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